Fluon+™ FC 404 (340404031)
- Chemical Family
- Fluoropolymers
AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. Fluon+™ FC 404 (340404031) is a PTFE compound reinforced with 20% glass fibers. This material is supplied in round pellets, with a size range of 350-800 microns. The addition of glass fibers improves the wear resistance, compressive strength, and creep resistance of PTFE, while maintaining its chemical and thermal resistance. It is designed for use in seal applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Pellets
- Solid
Product families
Applications
- Equipment & Parts
Product Families
- High Performance Thermoplastics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Fluon+
- Polymer Name
- Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)
- Fillers Included
- Glass Fiber
- Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
- Markets
- Industrial
- End Uses
Glass fibers are added to improve the wear properties, compressive strength, and creep resistance of PTFE without sacrificing the chemical and thermal resistance of the polymer.
- PACKAGING
Fluon+ FC 404 (340404031) is packed in a lined cardboard box containing 35 pounds.
- Processing
This product can be processed using automatic molding equipment due to its high bulk density and flow properties. This product can flow from standard design hoppers and other bulk feeding equipment.
- Technology
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Boxes
- Material Features
- Anti-Wear Properties
- Chemical Resistant
- Creep Resistant
- Excellent Flow Properties
- Good Compressive Strength
- Good Thermal Stability
- High Density
- Handling Precautions
Heating Fluon® and Fluon+™ products in excess of 750°F (399°C) can produce toxic fumes. It is, therefore, necessary to provide local exhaust ventilation in areas where Fluon® products are exposed to high temperatures. Avoid breathing fumes or contaminating smoking tobacco with fumes, powder, or dust.. Thermal decomposition of this product will generate hydrogen fluoride, which is corrosive. Corrosion resistance materials are required for prolonged contact with molten resin.
- Safe Use and Handling
A summary of the hazards, as defined by OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, 29 CFR 1910.1200 for this product are: Physical hazards: None Health hazards: None
- Plastics and Elastomers End Uses
- Gaskets
- Pipe Seals
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Resin
- Plastics and Elastomers Processing Methods
- Injection Molding
Technical data
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8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk Density | 830 | Grams/Liter | ASTM D-4894 |
| Elongation | 230 | % | ASTM D-4745 |
| Filler Content | 20 | % | ASTM D-4745 |
| Hardness Peak | 60 | Shore D | ASTM D-2240 |
| Hardness Sustained | 55 | Shore D | ASTM D-2240 |
| Shrinkage | 1.5 | % | AGC Billet Method |
| Specific Gravity | 2.2 | — | ASTM D-4745 |
| Tensile Strength | 2500 | PSI | ASTM D-4745 |
